undermine
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The justice secretary added he could not go into detail on the case because it would "undermine the discussions that we're having with the Iranians".
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Braun sought to undermine testimony by Clayton that Erickson told him in a phone call that he saw, in his rearview mirror, Grossman hit the boys.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Buyout firms are starting to explore ways to invest in legal-services companies, and many lawyers and lawmakers are concerned that this money could undermine the relationship between lawyers and their clients.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
"I don't know why these individuals attacked or what they are trying to do, but I refuse to let these dangerous acts undermine New Jersey's commitment to public safety," Sherrill said on X.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Thus, in simple terms, Bentley was right: the new science did undermine belief in magic and witchcraft, just as it undermined belief in astrology and alchemy.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing undermine
The Crucible
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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Grade 9, List 2
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